All Salaries in Washington (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

695 occupations with salary data in WA

$86,489

Average Median Salary

$656,330

Highest: Cardiologists

$34,950

Lowest: Graders and Sorters, Agricu...

All 695 Occupations in Washington

Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Employment
Cardiologists	$656,330	$562,160	200
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$553,310	$464,800	290
Dermatologists	$526,170	$412,360	170
Anesthesiologists	$499,990	$508,520	1,540
Emergency Medicine Physicians	$380,870	$348,790	N/A
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$343,140	$352,950	270
General Internal Medicine Physicians	$340,010	$327,250	1,100
Chief Executives	$339,810	$360,290	3,170
Neurologists	$327,140	$274,740	180
Psychiatrists	$304,920	$265,600	360
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$304,830	$330,130	180
Physicians, Pathologists	$300,680	$281,820	200
Family Medicine Physicians	$292,900	$274,210	1,270
Orthodontists	$290,430	$276,250	290
Nurse Anesthetists	$274,390	$273,760	760
Podiatrists	$232,970	$215,820	140
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$229,900	$298,560	3,450
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$209,370	$222,510	16,960
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$202,400	$194,360	2,050
Compensation and Benefits Managers	$199,190	$206,130	460
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$189,680	$200,030	6,060
Medical Dosimetrists	$189,280	$191,900	60
Natural Sciences Managers	$182,480	$200,200	2,490
Financial Managers	$174,840	$195,430	12,930
Sales Managers	$174,000	$187,460	10,030
Marketing Managers	$172,270	$185,590	8,880
Dentists, General	$169,730	$195,810	3,240
Pediatricians, General	$169,540	$201,120	480
Computer Hardware Engineers	$169,120	$178,320	1,800
Computer Network Architects	$168,070	$164,930	4,730
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$166,590	$160,570	6,470
Software Developers	$166,540	$171,040	107,030
Human Resources Managers	$165,530	$178,830	4,560
Physician Assistants	$164,360	$164,430	3,540
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$163,380	$168,510	530
Training and Development Managers	$163,360	$169,480	720
Data Scientists	$163,350	$158,040	9,600
Purchasing Managers	$162,730	$167,790	1,770
Air Traffic Controllers	$162,570	$154,320	620
Mathematicians	$162,280	$159,710	100
Commercial Divers	$161,800	$185,300	N/A
Pharmacists	$160,610	$159,100	7,350
Veterinarians	$160,510	$163,010	2,390
Public Relations Managers	$159,440	$168,850	1,610
Nurse Midwives	$158,970	$140,860	170
Aerospace Engineers	$158,370	$156,000	5,760
Optometrists	$157,560	$159,380	760
Nurse Practitioners	$156,100	$152,180	6,700
Construction Managers	$155,070	$158,890	6,010
Information Security Analysts	$154,940	$156,080	6,030
Lawyers	$154,130	$169,940	12,770
Sales Engineers	$147,620	$142,340	760
Political Scientists	$147,060	$143,510	110
Medical and Health Services Managers	$145,290	$162,380	7,490
Industrial Production Managers	$145,210	$158,510	4,760
Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$144,710	$146,470	380
Facilities Managers	$139,990	$143,770	2,790
Materials Engineers	$139,840	$149,070	1,000
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,520	$164,770	4,510
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$137,180	$127,680	540
Fundraising Managers	$137,010	$156,340	1,050
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$136,500	$143,410	2,490
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$136,280	$142,670	2,750
Petroleum Engineers	$134,800	$149,490	190
Physicists	$134,790	$149,060	450
Actuaries	$134,720	$141,300	360
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$134,270	$159,620	1,040
General and Operations Managers	$133,750	$158,920	50,630
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$133,480	$141,450	1,130
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$133,060	$122,100	2,340
Electrical Engineers	$132,710	$136,970	7,610
Power Plant Operators	$131,620	$128,230	430
Dental Hygienists	$131,160	$131,530	6,330
Emergency Management Directors	$130,780	$136,430	180
Administrative Services Managers	$130,630	$149,070	3,490
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$130,480	$134,700	11,580
Web Developers	$130,440	$124,290	4,430
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$130,270	$138,310	1,950
Nuclear Engineers	$129,480	$136,540	1,380
Computer Systems Analysts	$129,410	$131,270	24,120
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$129,350	$124,010	3,350
Industrial Engineers	$129,050	$129,220	6,130
Database Architects	$128,760	$135,800	2,990
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$128,480	$131,090	7,970
Chemical Engineers	$128,290	$134,910	650
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$127,630	$142,760	2,140
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$127,390	$133,370	9,960
Materials Scientists	$127,250	$139,140	290
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$126,590	$134,250	420
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$126,200	$127,880	320
Lighting Technicians	$126,100	$128,570	80
Radiation Therapists	$125,880	$148,520	540
Computer Programmers	$125,620	$126,540	2,540
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$125,620	$114,700	410
Environmental Engineers	$125,460	$127,330	1,920
Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$125,210	$134,920	150
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$125,160	$121,010	1,590
Registered Nurses	$124,200	$121,540	69,260
Project Management Specialists	$124,160	$127,580	36,240
Financial Risk Specialists	$123,150	$127,710	900
Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$122,900	$114,250	380
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$122,750	$119,770	960
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$122,390	$130,140	330
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$122,140	$118,920	230
Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$121,710	$109,970	210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$121,340	$115,060	2,190
Art Directors	$121,170	$130,550	650
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,960	$125,450	820
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$119,320	$123,200	2,950
Database Administrators	$118,140	$122,310	1,730
Commercial Pilots	$117,730	$149,860	890
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$115,790	$118,040	1,850
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$115,240	$137,530	1,270
Personal Financial Advisors	$114,050	$162,590	5,790
Financial Examiners	$113,700	$119,420	420
Geographers	$112,260	$113,420	40
Pile Driver Operators	$111,080	$117,480	50
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$110,470	$100,540	4,280
Mechanical Engineers	$110,430	$121,370	8,240
Civil Engineers	$110,000	$117,670	12,590
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$109,570	$115,800	19,550
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$109,550	$114,400	370
Tool and Die Makers	$109,390	$97,090	1,510
Economists	$109,300	$120,550	450
Management Analysts	$109,170	$121,510	24,760
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$108,970	$98,420	130
School Psychologists	$108,780	$112,640	1,420
Audiologists	$108,580	$109,710	320
Epidemiologists	$108,240	$118,440	1,010
Nuclear Technicians	$108,200	$108,370	90
Ship Engineers	$107,940	$111,020	730
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$107,920	$96,960	2,270
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$107,670	$101,110	80
Occupational Therapists	$107,670	$110,100	3,340
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$107,660	$98,300	850
Logisticians	$107,250	$112,700	5,670
Financial and Investment Analysts	$107,210	$117,650	8,820
Gambling Managers	$106,450	$120,570	130
Physical Therapists	$105,950	$108,550	5,370
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$105,680	$117,840	6,150
Statisticians	$105,650	$112,600	2,960
Hydrologists	$105,600	$123,510	350
Speech-Language Pathologists	$105,550	$107,610	3,570
Orthotists and Prosthetists	$105,240	$99,590	250
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$105,020	$117,140	840
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$104,910	$93,120	570
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,540	$117,760	90
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,490	$102,450	40
Paramedics	$104,310	$101,070	2,110
Transportation Inspectors	$104,250	$114,460	490
Labor Relations Specialists	$104,100	$113,530	2,760
Chiropractors	$104,070	$102,930	1,130
Technical Writers	$104,070	$109,840	1,620
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$103,910	$107,640	8,600
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$103,730	$103,890	1,560
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$103,620	$97,810	930
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$103,290	$101,520	720
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$103,240	$109,820	140
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,070	$112,110	210
Social and Community Service Managers	$103,000	$110,330	3,650
Genetic Counselors	$102,920	$110,030	100
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$102,920	$106,620	3,570
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$102,870	$105,580	450
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$102,670	$99,350	14,880
Funeral Home Managers	$102,540	$104,330	80
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$102,350	$97,970	28,980
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$102,140	$99,330	10,510
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$102,090	$100,900	4,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$102,080	$104,140	9,160
Computer Network Support Specialists	$101,750	$112,300	3,300
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,430	$112,300	190
Lodging Managers	$101,350	$119,330	450
Advertising Sales Agents	$101,320	$111,590	3,510
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$101,180	$98,310	3,460
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,140	$99,590	450
Respiratory Therapists	$101,130	$99,740	1,860
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$101,120	$97,960	2,510
Crane and Tower Operators	$101,110	$101,600	1,030
Urban and Regional Planners	$100,990	$101,590	3,180
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,390	$115,920	1,190
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$100,190	$100,740	3,720
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$100,050	$93,770	270
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$100,030	$98,530	2,750
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$99,960	$95,380	5,270
Historians	$99,720	$96,270	30
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$99,520	$97,240	1,550
Insurance Underwriters	$99,400	$108,920	1,740
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$99,200	$100,080	1,660
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$98,980	$94,040	4,480
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$98,910	$100,390	1,400
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$98,840	$98,000	270
Sheet Metal Workers	$98,550	$101,200	3,440
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$98,300	$103,580	4,470
Operations Research Analysts	$98,030	$107,340	3,050
Chemists	$97,420	$104,480	2,280
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,280	$111,370	960
Instructional Coordinators	$97,250	$94,830	4,720
Sociologists	$97,170	$103,430	130
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,930	$98,420	310
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$96,790	$113,810	630
Budget Analysts	$96,640	$102,370	1,510
Accountants and Auditors	$96,550	$102,700	34,740
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,500	$109,570	190
Construction and Building Inspectors	$96,140	$93,070	3,090
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$96,100	$95,730	870
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$95,430	$96,520	280
Electricians	$95,220	$94,470	19,380
Boilermakers	$95,200	$95,120	190
Food Service Managers	$95,190	$101,600	1,180
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$95,150	$110,050	4,830
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$95,120	$107,970	24,460
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$95,040	$93,970	3,450
Food Scientists and Technologists	$94,990	$101,900	250
Firefighters	$94,520	$89,200	7,560
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$94,420	$98,730	14,680
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$94,400	$113,120	190
Commercial and Industrial Designers	$94,280	$105,430	340
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$93,930	$92,720	2,540
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$93,880	$96,460	270
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$92,120	$91,500	500
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$91,530	$95,180	520
Avionics Technicians	$91,380	$94,710	3,400
Credit Analysts	$91,160	$98,490	1,280
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,950	$100,450	800
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,550	$90,730	100
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$90,530	$90,790	530
Compliance Officers	$88,790	$96,870	11,130
Public Relations Specialists	$87,470	$95,030	6,430
Massage Therapists	$87,360	$87,460	3,740
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$86,630	$97,150	3,350
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$86,580	$91,660	820
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$86,460	$86,320	240
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,160	$92,370	140
Cost Estimators	$86,070	$94,250	7,470
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,970	$93,990	390
Writers and Authors	$85,700	$90,740	770
Surveyors	$85,610	$95,530	780
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,560	$96,120	820
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$85,300	$82,430	500
Hydrologic Technicians	$85,240	$80,970	70
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$85,140	$81,560	740
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$85,130	$92,620	15,400
Human Resources Specialists	$84,550	$94,000	22,770
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$84,220	$85,170	1,450
Airfield Operations Specialists	$84,050	$89,290	150
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$83,790	$96,450	1,110
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$83,780	$91,970	1,840
Property Appraisers and Assessors	$83,710	$87,310	1,150
Gas Plant Operators	$83,650	$86,700	120
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,250	$87,590	290
Acupuncturists	$83,200	$93,860	N/A
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$83,190	$85,420	600
Animal Scientists	$83,160	$86,440	40
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$83,150	$83,900	6,780
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,140	$86,360	200
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,960	$103,990	160
Real Estate Brokers	$82,790	$89,720	N/A
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$82,750	$84,910	2,150
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$82,670	$87,680	6,610
Pipelayers	$82,450	$82,170	1,050
Fashion Designers	$82,030	$90,130	N/A
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,950	$94,040	100
Training and Development Specialists	$81,860	$89,460	8,130
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$81,700	$88,290	10,290
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,630	$92,500	1,300
Producers and Directors	$81,550	$98,990	2,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$81,420	$84,160	660
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,410	$84,450	240
Exercise Physiologists	$81,310	$81,870	160
Forensic Science Technicians	$81,310	$85,260	390
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,240	$86,670	330
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$81,220	$89,820	570
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$81,030	$88,800	12,470
Clergy	$80,830	$81,460	1,060
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$80,800	$82,770	2,030
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$80,700	$85,270	6,180
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$80,490	$81,380	210
Judicial Law Clerks	$80,240	$85,030	580
Loan Officers	$80,120	$94,320	6,040
Soil and Plant Scientists	$79,970	$89,180	520
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$79,920	$91,970	18,950
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,840	$81,800	1,000
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$79,830	$94,920	27,340
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,580	$80,190	2,090
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$79,480	$84,380	31,790
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$79,460	$78,150	6,800
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,410	$86,940	890
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$79,400	$83,740	9,460
Skincare Specialists	$79,320	$83,090	2,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$79,310	$84,000	14,500
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$79,250	$82,020	11,560
Real Estate Sales Agents	$79,130	$84,480	5,150
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$79,040	$81,600	810
Tapers	$79,040	$77,070	1,550
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$79,020	$79,280	240
Fundraisers	$79,000	$82,380	3,870
Public Safety Telecommunicators	$78,850	$76,460	1,980
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$78,620	$80,370	3,900
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,570	$81,040	5,180
Foresters	$78,460	$84,550	950
Conservation Scientists	$78,450	$81,300	1,270
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$78,450	$83,970	190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,430	$88,330	1,050
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,330	$80,470	840
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,320	$80,500	370
Bailiffs	$78,290	$73,500	180
Bridge and Lock Tenders	$78,020	$76,240	50
Stonemasons	$78,010	$80,360	350
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,950	$79,670	1,400
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,920	$92,440	200
Tile and Stone Setters	$77,920	$79,060	660
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$77,900	$78,790	7,410
Recreational Therapists	$77,860	$81,020	240
Editors	$77,850	$83,960	1,860
Microbiologists	$77,690	$84,170	340
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$77,610	$76,930	3,210
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$77,590	$76,310	720
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,530	$83,500	3,610
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$77,520	$81,900	4,440
Hearing Aid Specialists	$77,510	$77,360	280
Health Education Specialists	$77,420	$77,130	1,750
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$77,350	$77,920	910
Fallers	$77,340	$87,690	N/A
Surgical Technologists	$77,270	$78,400	2,510
Set and Exhibit Designers	$77,230	$93,190	170
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$77,220	$79,580	10,710
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$77,190	$73,980	N/A
Riggers	$77,100	$82,620	910
Subway and Streetcar Operators	$77,020	$78,220	320
Mechanical Drafters	$76,820	$87,150	1,690
Landscape Architects	$76,720	$83,840	760
Interior Designers	$76,570	$81,360	1,330
Archivists	$76,490	$78,620	640
Millwrights	$76,490	$85,580	1,020
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$76,180	$80,180	150
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$76,070	$75,420	1,510
Chefs and Head Cooks	$76,010	$74,670	5,320
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$75,880	$73,910	210
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$75,660	$78,860	7,370
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$75,510	$90,440	8,770
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,330	$77,690	420
Computer User Support Specialists	$75,220	$80,340	21,860
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$75,190	$76,330	410
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,170	$77,330	1,270
Logging Equipment Operators	$75,140	$73,980	1,150
Music Directors and Composers	$75,060	$87,600	260
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,850	$76,210	240
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$74,790	$81,460	260
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$74,620	$114,000	120
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$74,620	$71,690	3,750
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$74,480	$74,100	10,720
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$74,250	$75,170	14,000
Carpenters	$74,190	$79,170	26,960
Flight Attendants	$74,090	$83,660	N/A
Curators	$74,030	$77,370	260
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$73,920	$90,950	60
Locomotive Engineers	$73,750	$76,070	1,120
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$73,130	$80,450	2,670
Brokerage Clerks	$73,120	$78,720	140
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$73,000	$74,420	2,530
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$72,950	$73,800	1,670
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$72,850	$80,080	770
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$72,800	$77,500	370
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$72,760	$76,370	7,430
Graphic Designers	$72,710	$77,910	3,960
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,700	$74,370	120
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$72,430	$76,000	350
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$72,280	$73,650	6,960
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$72,250	$80,990	390
Traffic Technicians	$71,960	$77,040	70
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$71,930	$72,930	2,030
Medical Equipment Repairers	$71,190	$73,690	1,410
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$70,720	$69,940	350
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$70,470	$79,600	1,560
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$70,460	$71,710	3,490
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$69,990	$71,640	1,310
Survey Researchers	$69,590	$75,960	130
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$69,380	$73,030	200
Audio and Video Technicians	$69,270	$77,940	1,360
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$68,910	$75,020	14,250
Parking Enforcement Workers	$68,120	$67,770	190
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$67,750	$78,280	2,330
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$67,300	$68,000	1,720
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$67,160	$77,500	850
Film and Video Editors	$66,870	$77,140	450
Glaziers	$66,860	$80,230	1,460
Sailors and Marine Oilers	$66,700	$67,170	1,590
Physical Therapist Assistants	$66,450	$65,090	2,150
Animal Control Workers	$66,440	$65,980	180
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$66,440	$71,270	930
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$66,330	$65,660	3,880
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$66,200	$67,890	1,220
Machinists	$66,160	$71,510	6,880
Meter Readers, Utilities	$65,900	$73,150	390
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$65,530	$70,880	3,600
Surgical Assistants	$65,440	$71,820	100
Highway Maintenance Workers	$65,300	$67,870	2,590
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$64,760	$68,230	40,530
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$64,680	$66,090	3,450
Costume Attendants	$64,650	$61,130	120
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$64,560	$67,810	3,560
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$64,420	$74,600	12,010
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$64,270	$71,140	640
Private Detectives and Investigators	$64,080	$71,020	750
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$63,910	$62,290	N/A
Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$63,850	$66,980	700
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,840	$66,040	80
Athletic Trainers	$63,750	$67,670	240
Statistical Assistants	$63,660	$64,080	200
Motorboat Operators	$63,650	$67,020	80
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$63,560	$68,340	350
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$63,550	$65,250	2,910
Farm and Home Management Educators	$63,440	$68,000	N/A
Rail Car Repairers	$63,410	$63,880	180
Bus Drivers, School	$63,370	$62,940	9,660
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$63,090	$65,880	1,600
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$63,020	$66,830	750
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$63,020	$66,340	7,720
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$62,970	$70,460	700
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$62,900	$69,060	2,010
Agricultural Inspectors	$62,880	$62,740	450
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$62,850	$68,470	330
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$62,720	$65,290	1,030
Library Technicians	$62,570	$64,550	1,850
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$62,510	$67,910	1,800
Credit Counselors	$62,360	$65,530	560
Medical Records Specialists	$62,270	$67,480	5,010
Chemical Technicians	$62,100	$64,580	730
Broadcast Technicians	$62,070	$64,490	270
Food Science Technicians	$62,070	$65,120	660
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$61,990	$68,250	140
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$61,850	$66,540	1,050
Interpreters and Translators	$61,750	$70,140	1,250
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$61,630	$58,030	N/A
Log Graders and Scalers	$61,580	$65,370	200
Postal Service Clerks	$61,570	$62,130	1,460
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$61,370	$63,580	1,120
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	$61,210	$64,970	90
Barbers	$61,150	$67,540	1,220
Helpers--Electricians	$61,110	$66,290	560
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$61,090	$63,530	150
Insurance Sales Agents	$61,040	$77,450	10,500
Biological Technicians	$60,800	$60,770	3,210
Cargo and Freight Agents	$60,760	$63,090	2,410
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$60,750	$64,570	27,640
Roofers	$60,640	$68,870	5,890
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	$60,630	$60,840	770
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$60,380	$65,850	290
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$60,250	$73,900	440
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$60,220	$61,830	3,730
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$60,160	$67,890	3,250
Chemical Plant and System Operators	$60,120	$71,570	350
Marriage and Family Therapists	$60,000	$68,080	N/A
Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,990	$62,830	6,550
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$59,980	$68,990	3,980
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$59,980	$63,190	1,440
Mechanical Door Repairers	$59,930	$64,850	550
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$59,840	$58,850	110
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$59,800	$61,410	30
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$59,740	$59,940	2,290
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$59,700	$61,710	400
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$59,650	$60,910	9,510
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$59,640	$69,530	670
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$59,610	$60,540	280
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$59,510	$63,800	6,930
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$59,490	$61,010	1,770
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$59,410	$58,970	2,170
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$59,400	$61,990	20,700
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$59,330	$63,190	4,920
Medical Assistants	$59,290	$58,590	19,500
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$59,160	$61,430	32,450
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$59,010	$58,780	120
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$58,990	$60,410	50
Pharmacy Technicians	$58,900	$61,140	8,150
Medical Equipment Preparers	$58,830	$58,170	1,670
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$58,750	$56,540	580
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$58,740	$59,300	3,290
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$58,740	$67,430	500
Semiconductor Processing Technicians	$58,710	$58,690	990
Gambling Dealers	$58,700	$69,630	4,370
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$58,620	$60,090	32,930
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$58,580	$57,160	430
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	$58,410	$64,070	1,100
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$58,360	$63,570	3,950
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$58,340	$84,770	2,330
Home Appliance Repairers	$58,110	$56,920	800
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$58,100	$57,300	10,960
Dental Assistants	$58,090	$56,680	13,050
Rehabilitation Counselors	$58,050	$62,270	5,440
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$58,010	$59,580	380
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$58,000	$59,100	410
Construction Laborers	$57,720	$61,320	25,060
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$57,500	$56,680	120
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$57,390	$58,910	2,350
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$57,330	$58,130	31,710
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$57,270	$62,460	12,930
Community Health Workers	$57,070	$59,800	2,640
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$57,030	$74,450	80
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$56,870	$63,760	30
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$56,800	$62,260	370
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers	$56,690	$54,760	N/A
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	$56,580	$73,900	320
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$56,480	$60,150	390
Dental Laboratory Technicians	$56,400	$58,080	670
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$56,160	$58,880	1,560
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$56,140	$58,480	600
Waiters and Waitresses	$56,130	$60,590	45,400
Billing and Posting Clerks	$56,090	$56,200	11,960
Upholsterers	$55,970	$61,410	200
Bartenders	$55,830	$60,010	16,800
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$55,740	$56,480	14,820
Floor Sanders and Finishers	$55,620	$57,130	90
Travel Agents	$55,260	$60,690	1,710
Carpet Installers	$54,830	$66,510	470
Social and Human Service Assistants	$54,770	$55,900	7,590
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$54,760	$71,610	880
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	$54,300	$56,380	100
Pourers and Casters, Metal	$54,210	$61,470	80
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$54,160	$59,950	1,160
Tour and Travel Guides	$54,160	$56,820	1,420
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$53,990	$56,780	590
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$53,890	$58,310	60
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,800	$58,960	2,270
Prepress Technicians and Workers	$53,770	$53,910	380
Crematory Operators	$53,580	$54,720	70
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$52,980	$53,330	1,250
Procurement Clerks	$52,910	$55,140	1,750
New Accounts Clerks	$52,830	$53,360	310
Emergency Medical Technicians	$52,690	$52,000	2,940
Psychiatric Aides	$52,570	$56,060	330
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$52,480	$60,700	6,160
Psychiatric Technicians	$52,470	$55,160	1,920
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$52,280	$60,020	500
Motorcycle Mechanics	$51,970	$57,250	300
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	$51,940	$53,150	1,720
Fence Erectors	$51,860	$55,440	1,450
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$51,840	$56,830	440
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$51,780	$55,060	1,130
Butchers and Meat Cutters	$51,670	$52,570	2,660
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks	$51,590	$57,510	19,500
Pest Control Workers	$51,300	$53,220	1,430
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,160	$55,150	1,750
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	$51,100	$51,220	310
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	$51,090	$53,640	3,050
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	$50,870	$51,240	60
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$50,830	$61,800	9,270
Embalmers	$50,610	$60,880	40
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	$50,590	$53,090	720
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,540	$55,570	830
Aircraft Service Attendants	$50,520	$54,260	710
Office Clerks, General	$50,500	$53,940	49,050
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$50,460	$50,000	1,480
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,430	$54,190	760
Social Science Research Assistants	$50,420	$56,120	450
Customer Service Representatives	$50,330	$54,140	39,760
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$49,910	$52,360	18,750
Manicurists and Pedicurists	$49,900	$51,700	5,570
Printing Press Operators	$49,800	$53,310	2,310
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$49,670	$51,290	9,780
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,300	$53,290	1,870
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	$49,230	$50,500	260
Opticians, Dispensing	$49,220	$55,010	2,100
Nursing Assistants	$49,180	$52,230	30,270
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$49,120	$50,650	43,420
Light Truck Drivers	$49,070	$53,520	23,290
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$49,050	$54,620	2,010
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	$48,940	$56,460	3,340
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	$48,920	$49,990	790
Phlebotomists	$48,880	$51,490	2,820
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$48,840	$54,160	1,250
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$48,780	$52,210	2,550
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$48,710	$52,820	1,350
Orderlies	$48,690	$49,530	200
Residential Advisors	$48,640	$50,940	1,810
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	$48,520	$56,400	2,970
Bill and Account Collectors	$48,460	$52,300	2,260
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	$48,440	$50,820	160
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	$48,310	$52,840	100
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,290	$52,690	1,800
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$48,260	$51,280	16,990
Agricultural Technicians	$48,220	$49,920	470
Bicycle Repairers	$48,220	$49,410	430
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,220	$48,790	110
Photographers	$48,050	$56,270	960
Coaches and Scouts	$48,030	$58,690	11,790
Medical Appliance Technicians	$48,030	$51,910	310
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,020	$54,180	470
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$48,020	$54,590	12,890
Order Clerks	$47,990	$52,810	4,300
Counter and Rental Clerks	$47,820	$51,980	14,600
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	$47,800	$48,140	430
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	$47,730	$48,210	103,260
Tellers	$47,670	$50,620	9,180
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,560	$46,180	250
Library Assistants, Clerical	$47,540	$48,440	2,810
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants	$47,500	$46,760	60
Data Entry Keyers	$47,480	$50,230	1,360
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	$47,360	$50,220	470
Concierges	$47,330	$47,600	1,320
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$47,290	$48,100	90
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$47,230	$49,590	1,080
Security Guards	$47,100	$50,770	25,800
Dietetic Technicians	$47,000	$50,530	290
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	$46,950	$49,130	22,550
Parts Salespersons	$46,830	$50,450	6,230
Cooks, Restaurant	$46,800	$47,200	35,140
Couriers and Messengers	$46,500	$47,020	1,190
Animal Trainers	$46,420	$48,960	360
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	$46,380	$48,130	1,360
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	$46,290	$48,760	340
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	$46,280	$53,980	80
Paperhangers	$46,270	$53,620	N/A
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$46,190	$47,680	49,450
Bakers	$46,140	$46,720	6,270
Word Processors and Typists	$46,110	$54,520	140
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$46,080	$51,130	1,110
Helpers--Carpenters	$46,060	$50,800	620
Occupational Therapy Aides	$45,890	$47,830	190
File Clerks	$45,830	$49,030	520
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	$45,740	$49,400	470
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$45,660	$48,140	13,210
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	$45,600	$45,750	180
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$45,600	$46,370	1,040
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$45,520	$47,410	47,380
Helpers--Production Workers	$45,450	$47,510	3,620
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$45,380	$46,600	140
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	$45,370	$47,860	1,100
Tax Preparers	$45,370	$49,380	1,360
Tutors	$45,360	$45,560	2,460
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	$45,300	$48,400	460
Sewers, Hand	$45,170	$43,200	N/A
Pharmacy Aides	$45,110	$45,390	1,990
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	$45,100	$46,980	840
Recreation Workers	$44,890	$45,940	6,380
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$44,710	$45,690	26,500
Tire Repairers and Changers	$44,670	$45,980	2,960
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$44,660	$47,540	4,780
Stockers and Order Fillers	$44,620	$45,690	57,370
Helpers--Roofers	$44,520	$46,430	110
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$44,510	$49,800	750
Floral Designers	$44,460	$45,510	910
Forest and Conservation Workers	$44,430	$45,310	460
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$44,420	$69,180	620
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$44,150	$45,170	4,380
Craft Artists	$44,120	$50,130	80
Etchers and Engravers	$43,680	$51,550	160
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	$43,480	$46,930	640
Sewing Machine Operators	$43,360	$43,720	1,600
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$43,330	$45,770	150
Parking Attendants	$43,180	$43,170	2,860
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	$43,010	$43,410	3,630
Furniture Finishers	$42,990	$46,500	360
Cooks, Short Order	$42,760	$43,990	1,700
Food Batchmakers	$42,710	$44,750	5,700
School Bus Monitors	$42,330	$44,330	470
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners	$42,180	$44,500	220
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$42,180	$42,860	18,480
Passenger Attendants	$41,760	$42,900	900
Gambling Cage Workers	$41,720	$43,540	620
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$41,700	$44,340	8,450
Childcare Workers	$41,680	$42,400	4,340
Funeral Attendants	$41,600	$41,700	160
Driver/Sales Workers	$41,570	$47,580	5,890
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$41,420	$45,430	6,160
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	$41,350	$44,730	400
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	$41,010	$43,180	270
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	$41,010	$41,220	4,070
Food Preparation Workers	$40,910	$42,660	19,510
Animal Caretakers	$40,570	$46,160	6,620
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$40,460	$42,450	5,630
Dishwashers	$40,080	$41,510	12,630
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$40,070	$42,800	8,270
Telemarketers	$39,670	$40,970	300
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$39,590	$41,240	3,870
Retail Salespersons	$39,560	$43,530	84,850
Physical Therapist Aides	$39,500	$44,430	760
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	$39,440	$42,230	2,620
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons	$39,360	$44,240	160
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$39,220	$41,600	11,940
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	$39,170	$40,400	13,490
Cooks, Fast Food	$39,120	$41,420	9,020
Motion Picture Projectionists	$39,070	$44,580	60
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$38,870	$42,000	8,050
Cashiers	$38,720	$41,930	61,050
Medical Transcriptionists	$38,690	$44,060	620
Demonstrators and Product Promoters	$38,670	$41,690	4,020
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers	$38,640	$44,060	670
Agricultural Equipment Operators	$38,470	$43,770	550
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$37,790	$40,370	7,000
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$37,770	$39,940	4,720
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$37,710	$40,390	94,710
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	$37,620	$40,310	460
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$37,270	$42,140	9,530
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	$35,960	$39,110	N/A
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	$34,950	$36,230	2,830

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Cardiologists Take-Home Pay → Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Take-Home Pay →

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